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Memorandum
To: St.Anthnony Planning Commissioners
CC: Sue Henry
From: Doug Bergstrom,Chair �Cyz
Date: 11/16/00
Re: Televised Meetings
I recently viewed the tape of our October meeting to see how our meetings came across to viewers.
After viewing the tape, I would like to make the following suggestions to the commission to help us
be more viewer-friendly and to shape our image a bit:
1. Use of microphones: Be aware that the microphones pick up voices best when the speaker is
within about 6 inches of the microphone. Please lean forward in your chair and speak into the
microphone so that viewers can better hear commissioner's comments and questions.
2. Storage of outerwear: In the past,we have had no place to store coats other than the back of
our chairs or the floor,neither of which is desirable. I talked about this with Mike Mornson,and he
suggested that we store our coats etc. in the storage area near the video room. Sue Henry will get us
access to this room prior to our meetings.
3. Attire: I believe that our attire should reflect our respect for citizens and meeting attendees.
For televised meetings,I think coat and ties are appropriate(and the equivalent for women),and that
business casual is appropriate for non-televised meetings(work sessions,etc.). I have also asked Sue
to find a way to be able to control the temperature in the room during the meetings,which,for some
reason,has been an unattainable goal in the past.
If you have any questions,or have other ideas along these lines,please let Sue or me know. Thank you
for your cooperation in presenting the Planning Commission and our work in the clearest and best way
possible.
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2000
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4: PUBLIC INPUT
The public may speak at this time on any planning and zoning related matters of a general
nature. However, there will not be any discussion or action by the Commission at this time.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 Review and Approve Planning Commission Minutes of October 17, 2000
7. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY COUNCIL
7.1 Designate a Planning Commissioner to the City Council meeting of November 28, 2000
8. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 None
9. NEW APPLICATIONS
9.1 Concept Review: Proposed request by Mako, Inc., to deed private alley to the City of St.
Anthony
9.2 Concept Review: Monument sign for City Hall
10. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
10.1 Neighborhood Meeting Report: Proposed.Walgreen's Store for the comer of Silver Lake
Road and 37`h Avenue
10.2 Review Engineering Comments: Accurate Wire Solutions proposal to purchase city-
owned property (right-of-way) at the northeastern termination of Anthony Lane
11. OTHER ITEMS
11.1 Review Terms to the Planning Commission
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12. COMMISSION INPUT
12.1 Commissioner's Comments
13. ' ADJOURNMENT
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103 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
4 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
5 OCTOBER 17, 2000
6 7:00 p.m.
7 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 The meeting was called to or at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair
9 Bergstrom.
1 o ROLL CALL.
11 Present: Chair Bergstrom-,. Vice Chair Melsha, Commissioners Tillmann,
12 Hanson, Thomas, Hatch.
13
14 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Stille.
15
16 Also present: Spencer Isom, Assistant City Manager
17
18
19 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
�20 ITEMS:.
21 Chair Bergstrom noted that this is the first Planning Commission meeting that will be televised on
22 Cable T.V. This has been considered for a long time, and has now been placed as a reality.
23
24 I. PUBLIC INPUT.
25 Chair Bergstrom invited input from the audience on issues that were not on the regular Planning
26 Commission meeting agenda. Hearing no response, Chair Bergstrom moved forward with the
27 agenda.
28 II. APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF
29 SEPTEMBER 19, 2000.
30 Motion by Melsha, second by Hanson, to approve the September 19, 2000 Planning Commission
31 Meeting Minutes with the following modifications:
32
33 Page 1, Line 9 delete "Thomas"
34 Page 2, Line 30, change "Attorney" to "Manager"
35 Page 4, Line 36, delete"questioned" and replace with "was unclear about"
36 Voting on the Motion: Commissioners Tillmann, Hanson, Thomas, Melsha, Hatch voted aye.
37 Chair Bergstrom abstained from voting due to absence at the meeting.
®38 The motion carried
39 III. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY COUNCIL.
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October 17, 2000
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1 1. Mayor Dennis Cavanaugh Would Like to Address the Commission on Various Issues.
2 Chair Bergstrom welcomed Mayor Cavanaugh to the Commission's meeting. Mayor Cavanaugh
3 wished to express his appreciation for the Planning Commission's research, discussions, and
4 decisions regarding the Apache Plaza project as proposed by Hillcrest Development. He wanted
5 to assure the Planning Commission that all of the work and input that was done over the months
6 was utilized by the Council. He noted that the issue was extraordinarily complicated and he had
7 the opinion that the City would most likely never see an issue of that strength again.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that the Hillcrest Development issue was a critical learning experience
9 for the City, and he felt that the value of the-Planning Commission was recognized by all of the
10 City Councilmembers. He reviewed the project overall with the Commissioners and how the
11 Council arrived at the decision regarding the project.
12 Mayor Cavanaugh moved forward with this issue by announcing that the City is beginning a new
13 review of the property in the Apache Plaza area. A task force is being developed and he noted
14 that some of the members of the Planning Commission have been asked to be a part of the task
15 force. Additionally, he stated that he has spoken with City Manager Michael Morrison about
16 looking at other roles for the Planning Commission. He felt that the Planning Commission could
17 provide many resources for the Council.
08 Mayor Cavanaugh noted that the Comprehensive Plan should be able to be followed and he has
19 discussed this issue with City Manager Morrison. He would like to see a long-term plan devel-
20 oped in order to be able to follow the City's Comprehensive Plan.
21 Mayor Cavanaugh noted that he had received a request from a resident stating that they believed
22 the Commissioners on the Parks and Planning Commission should be compensated. Personally,
23 he stated that he would like to see this take place, and although the compensation would not be of
24 a great dollar figure, it would be a symbol of the City's appreciation for the work and diligence
25 that all of the Commissioners put forth.
26 Mayor.Cavanaugh concluded his presentation by expressing his sincere presentation for the
27 Commissioner's hours of work_and research that have been provided for the benefit of the City
28 and the City Council.
29 Chair Bergstrom thanked Mayor Cavanaugh for,his input.
30 IV. REQUESTS FOR POSTPONEMENTS OR WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATIONS.
31 None.
32 V. NEW APPLICATIONS/PUBLICHEARINGS.
33 1. Concept Review. Proposed Walgreen's Store at the Corner of Silver Lake and 37th_
•34 Avenue.
35 Chair Bergstrom requested a report from Assistant City Manager Spencer Isom. Isom reviewed
36 briefly for the Commission that Mr. Mike Kalscheur of TOLD Development Company was in
37 the audience to discuss the proposed Walgreens store for the Northwest Corner of 37th Avenue
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1 and Silver Lake Road. In this respect, Isom introduced Mr. Kalscheur and invited him to address
2 the Commission.
3
4 Mr. Kalscheur explained for the Commission that the project.would involve an approval process.
5 The project would, in essence, involve the demolition of the existing Amoco gas station and car
6 wash buildings, along with the combination of the approximately 265 easterly feet of the
7 adjacent property owned by Ken Solie of Village Properties. There are binding purchase
8 agreements signed with both BP-Amoco and Mr. Solie.
9
10 Mr. Kalscheur presented a preliminary site plan that showed a 14,490 square foot Walgreens
11 with a drive-through pharmacy on the site. Mr..Kalscheur explained that the drive-through
12 pharmacy is strictly for convenience pick ups, and would not provide the customers access to
13 dialogue with the pharmacist nor would it involve a loud speaker.
14 Mr. Kalscheur explained that the design of the building is intended for areas such as St. Anthony
15 where residential properties are in close proximity. As a neighborhood retailer, Walgreens has
16 developed a building exterior that utilizes pitched roofs with residential-style shingles and
17 subdued signage to fit within the surroundings. In addition, the building would be brick on all
18 four sides and would utilize only quality materials. The intent is to be more sensitive to a
19 residential neighborhood.
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20 Mr. Kalscheur noted that he is looking forward to working with the Planning Commission and it
21 is his hope and intent to provide a quality building and service to the community.
22 Bergstrom inquired if this property is within the boundary that there is a moratorium for that
23 area. Isom noted that he believed this property was not included within the moratorium.
24 Bergstrom inquired if a minor amendment needed to be made to the Comprehensive Plan. Isom
25 noted that this project is contingent upon Mr. Solie and the Animal Hospital being able to bring
26 their issue to a close.
27 Thomas inquired about the color of the brick. Mr. Kalscheur noted that the brick was somewhat
28 of an earth tone, but would prefer to bring a brick sample in to present to the Commission be-
29 cause the color was difficult to describe.
30
31 Thomas asked for other cities for which TOLD Development had built other Walgreens. Some
32 of the cities Mr. Kalscheur mentioned were in Chaska, Hastings, and Brainard. Thomas
33 requested that Mr. Kalscheur bring some photographs in to the next Commission meeting of the
34 other projects. Additionally, Thomas asked if there would be additional signs for the building
35. other than what was depicted on the presented drawings. Mr. Kalscheur noted that there would
36 be a minimum of signage involved;and probably less than what was depicted on the
37 presentation. Mr. Kalscheur noted that a pylon sign would be requested;however, Bergstrom
•38 noted that the City would prefer a monument sign rather than a pylon.
39 Bergstrom inquired if any variances or setbacks would be anticipated. Mr. Kalscheur noted that
,. 40 he did not believe that any variances or setbacks would be required because all of the appropriate
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1 regulations and requirements have been obtained from the City and the plans have been drawn
2 accordingly.
3 Bergstrom inquired about the hours of the store and Mr. Kalscheur noted he would discuss this
4 issue with Walgreens but provided a typical set of hours of operation for most Walgreens.
5 Tillmann inquired about any stormwater plans that Walgreens had developed. Mr. Kalscheur
6 noted that this project was a civil engineering challenge at best, and that Walgreens was not at
7 the point in design where retaining walls had been planned. However, he noted that Walgreens
8 would be working with the engineers regarding the appropriate stormwater runoff and other
9 requirements.
10 Hatch inquired if any trees would be taken away as part of the project. Mr. Kalscheur noted that
11 he did not believe that any trees would be impacted.
12 Hatch inquired about the placement of the trash bins. Mr. Kalscheur explained where the trash
13 bins would be placed. Hatch further inquired about the lighting around the property and the po-
14 tential to disturb other residents. Mr. Kalscheur explained that a type of screening would be pro-
15 vided, possibly in the form of landscaping. Hatch clarified that he meant high-elevation parking
1016 lights. Mr. Kalscheur explained what the development:company planned on doing to alleviate
17 that problem:
18 Bergstrom noted that the City has recently developed some lighting standards for that area, and
19 has adopted some specific lighting fixtures. Bergstrom stated that typically the City has been
20 asking that the property owner/develop select light fixtures that are generally consistent with
21 what the City has chosen for the area. He requested that Mr. Kalscheur work with Public Works
22 Director Jay Hartman to develop a plan for the lighting that would be consistent with the City's
23 plan.
24 Hanson inquired about an anticipated construction date and a potential opening date. Mr.
25 Kalscheur stated that it would appear that a spring construction date would be planned, with a
26 potential opening in approximately October,2001.
27 Thomas asked if he knew what kind of impact Walgreens would have on the Synders Drug Store.
28 Mr. Kalscheur noted that would be up to the residents and they hoped to provide friendly compe-
29 tition. He added that the two stores usually peacefully co-exist within a community.
30 Bergstrom inquired what type of traffic generation was anticipated for the Walgreens. Mr.
31 Kalscheur noted that typically Walgreens was not a traffic-generator, but more of a collector of
32 traffic.
•33 Bergstrom inquired about the curb cut noted on the presentation and wondered about the place-
34 ment. Mr. Kalscheur explained why the curb cut was placed in that spot and Bergstrom
35 acknowledged that his answer was logical.
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1 Hatch was concerned about external-displays. Mr. Kalscheur reassured the Commission that
2 Walgreens typically does not have outside displays, other than a possible banner now and then
3 announcing a special promotion.
4 Bergstrom summarized the presentation by stating that the design was complacent with a
5 residential setting. He noted that Walgreens was not requesting any variances, and that the
6 conditional use process would be gone through in terms of replatting. Regarding lighting,he
7 would ask that the external lighting be in compliance with the City's newly-adopted standards.
8 Pylon signs would be discouraged, but rather a monument sign would be encouraged_.
9 Additionally, the Commission would like to see more about the colors in the general design.
10 Bergstrom noted the City's struggles with stormwater runoff over the past few years, and invited
11 Walgreens and its representatives to think seriously about stormwater issues to retain and
12 infiltrate as much water as possible. ,
13 Chair Bergstrom thanked Mr. Kalscheur for his presentation.
14 2. Concept Review. Accurate Wire Solutions, Inc. is Proposing to Purchase City-Owned
15 Property at the Northeastern Termination of Anthony Lane.
16 Chair Bergstrom invited a report from Assistant City Manager Isom. Isom noted that Mr. Roger
�17 Stoick, President of Accurate Solutions, Inc. was present for a concept review. .Isom invited Mr.
18 - Stoick to address the Commission.
19 Mr. Stoick began by stating that Accurate Wire Solutions, Inc. understands that the land adjacent
20 to their building (which is at 2917 Anthony Lane North) is a piece of property owned by St.
21 Anthony and was originally designed.to be a road connecting Anthony Lane North to Ramsey
22 County. However, he stated that the property where the proposed road would connect to is now
23 developed, and it was his understanding that the road would not be built.
24 Accurate Wire Solutions, Inc. was interested in purchasing the property from the City and also to
25 construct an addition to the building equivalent to the size of the property that would be acquired
26 from the City. In essence, the company wanted to build a wing onto the building which would
27 be approximately 160 feet long by 40-50 feet wide.
28 Chair Bergstrom directed the Commissioner's attention to a letter dated October 11, 2000 from
29 City Attorney Soth wherein Mr. Soth offered his legal opinion with regard to the proposal by
.30 Accurate Wire Solutions.
31 Thomas inquired if Accurate Wire"Solutions planned on adding employees. Mr. Stoick
32 responded that eventually about 5:6 employees would be hired, but currently the company is in
33 need of more room in which to work.
�34 Hanson inquired about adequate parking. Mr. Stoick stated that currently the business has about
35 18-20 cars in the parking lot, which is designed for approximately 30 vehicles.
36 Assistant City Manager Isom was asked to clarify City Attorney Soth's letter. Isom noted that
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1 Mr. Soth had explained that the answer to the question depends upon the status of the property
2 owned by the City. In essence, if the property is a piece of land owned by the City and is in
3 excess of City property,it could be sold to the Company. If the property is a dedicated street,
4 created by a plat or by an easement deed,then it could not be sold to the Company.
5 Isom noted that meetings would be held with Public Works Director Jay Hartman and this issue
6 would be discussed in more detail.
7 Bergstrom summarized that this issue is worth pursuing because it could be a benefit for both the
8 Company as well as a long-term benefit to the City. This issue will be presented to the City
9 Council at the next meeting by a Planning Commissioner. There will not be a decision made,
10 however, but simply provide a background of information for the City Council.
11 Bergstrom requested that Mr. Stoickwork with Assistant City Manager Isom to facilitate this
12 matter.
13 VI. POSTPONED APPLICATIONS.
14 None.
15 VII. REPORTS,PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR CONCEPT REVIEWS.'
6 None.
17 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS.
18 1. Subcommittee to Schedule First Meeting Re ag rding the Study/Development of New
19 Antennae Ordinance in Preparation for Future Commission and Council Consideration.
20 Melsha suggested scheduling the meeting for Tuesday, October 24, depending upon the
21 availability of Commissioner Stiller
22 IX. COMMISSION INPUT.
23 1. Chair to Select a Commissioner as the Representative to the Council Meeting on October
24 24, 2000.
25 Commissioner Hanson volunteered to be the Planning Commission's representative at the City
26 Council meeting on October 24, 2000.'
27 2. Commissioner Bill Thomas To Present Information Re ag rdin Available State Grant
28 Money Programs.
29 Thomas noted that additional information would be coming to the Commissioners, however, in
30 the meantime, he noted that there are-grant programs available, such as the Community Revitali-
31 zation Program. He would like for the Commission to review the information that he would pro-
32 vide, and then make a recommendation to the City Council for the grant. Now that the City has a
33 Planner/Consultant on Staff, it would be beneficial to apply for the grant. The grant is competi-
104 tive, he stated, but there is a chance that St. Anthony could receive some funds.
35 Thomas would like to see the Commission go on record that the City should apply for the grant
36 money from some available sources.
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1 Bergstrom noted that he was in full support of the concept and stated that this is an issue that the
2 Planning Commission had considered for a long time. He commended Thomas for researching
3 this issue. Additionally, Bergstrom would like to'see a task force developed. Thomas
4 announced his willingness to serve on such a task force, and noted he will compile additional
5 information and provide the same to the Commissioners.
6 3. Commissioners' Comments.
7 Bergstrom noted that he had received a letter from Mayor Cavanaugh regarding the task force for
8 the Apache Plaza/Salvation Army property. Thomas volunteered to serve on the committee, as
9 well as Melsha. Tillmann noted that the entire Planning Commission should be involved, not
10 necessarily as members, but to attend the meetings and stay informed and involved. Tillmann
11 expressed her willingness to be on the-committee.
12 Tillmann wished to recognize the loss to the community of the closing of the Hardware Hank
13 store. She asked if the Commission could have an update on that area at the next meeting.
14 Hanson noted that one of the businesses, Alex's Shoes, would be closing soon due to the owner's
15 health concerns. Additionally, he has been told that the State Farm Agent plans on being in the
16 old flower store soon, and possibly that Snyders would be expanding.
17 Isom noted that he was not aware.of further activity with regard to the master plan for the space
8 at St. Anthony Shopping Center.
19 Tillmann noted that she thinks it would be helpful in deciding issues to know about the potential
20 financial impact. For instance, it would have been beneficial in the recent past to have had some
21 education regarding TIF financing. This involvement and education of sorts might be beneficial
22 for the Commission in assisting and supporting the City Council in making important decisions.
23 Bergstrom acknowledged that the Commission should be aware of some baseline numbers. He
24 suggested that possibly the Commissioners could contact City Staff to obtain some of that infor-
25 mation prior to meetings where those issues would be presented.
26 Tillmann expressed support for the televising of the Planning Commission meetings.
27 Additionally, she expressed delight that the Hennepin Parks is interested in the Salvation Army
28 property.
29 Hanson did not have any comments.
30 Thomas commented that the issues of tax increment financing, zoning, re-zoning, and others are
31 important for the Commission to be aware of the contraindications for residents. Additionally,
32 the Commission should be made aware of the benefits for the residents and the City. He used an
33 example by noting that the City of Minneapolis had used public money to assist Home Depot in
04 developing a store, but in turn,that assistance it has negatively impacted some important
35 businesses in St. Anthony.
36 Melsha commented that he appreciated the Mayor's appearance and felt his comments were help-
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1 ful to understand the Mayor's prospective on the Hillcrest project. Although Melsha did not
2 agree with the Council's decision, he was appreciative of hearing Mayor Cavanaugh's side of the
3 project.
4 Hatch did not have any comments.
5 Assistant City Manager Isom noted that Chair Bergstrom and Commissioners Melsha and Hatch
6 are nearing the end of their terms. It is the City's hope, Isom relayed, that those gentlemen
7 would submit a letter to the City requesting reappointment by December 1.
8 X. ADJOURNMENT.
9 Motion by Tillmann; second by Bergstrom, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
1 I Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Selseth
13 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/15/00 MEETING DATE: 11/21/00
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager'
RE: Concept Review: Request by Mako, Inc., to deed private alley to the City of
St. Anthony
Mako, Inc., is interested in deeding an alley to the City of St. Anthony. The alley is 20 feet wide and
it begins at Rankin Road and dead ends into the Arbors Townhouse Development. According to the
attached communication received from Mako, Inc., dated October 30, 2000, the neighboring
properties are amenable to deeding the alley to the City.
A public hearing is not required for this request; however, the City Council is looking for Planning
Commission opinion at this time. The question for the Planning Commission at this time is, should
the City take the alley or not?
Staff Recommendation: Since this is a Concept Review, staff does not have a recommendation at
this time.
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Mako, Inc
3005 Croft Drive St. Anthony,MN 55418 (612)781-7133
City of St. Anthony October 30, 2000
Mike Mormon, City Manager
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Mr. Morrison,
This letter is to notify you of the intent of Mako, Inc to deed an alley (identified as Lot
13 in Subdivision 377 - Property Identification No. 06-029-23 44 0082) to the City of
St. Anthony. (See Attachment Nos. 1 &2.) The property, classified as a common area by the
Hennepin County Assessors Office, has no taxes assessed. (See Attachment No. 3.)
The alley is.20 feet wide, with a length of 216.88 feet on the southern side and 217.41
on the northern side. It begins at Rankin Road and dead ends into the Arbors
Townhouse.Development. The four homes served by the common area and which hold
easements on Lot 13 are:
3011 Rankin Road - Roger & Andrea Braun
3015 Rankin Road - Harry & Elaine Olson
3005 Croft Drive - Chet.&.Audrey Makowske .
• 3009 Croft Drive Bob &Della Knutson (deceased - property is.for sale).
Other easements on Lot 13 were vacated in 1995. The four properties listed shared with
Mako, Inc. in the cost of paving the alley at that time, and for its subsequent upkeep.
Because the alley is not attached to a property with a dwelling, it is not insurable. All of
the abutting properties are amenable to deeding the alley to the City of St. Anthony.
Mako, Inc. is a Minnesota Subchapter S Corporation, which owned the properties of
2938 Old Highway 8 and 3004 Old Highway 8 as well as the two alleys that serviced
those addresses. All of the property, except for the common area alley (Lot 13) used by
the 4 abutting homes, was sold in 1995 for the Arbors Townhome Development. Since
the only property left is the Lot 13 alley, Mako, Inc. will be dissolved.
Deeding this property follows in the tradition of previous gifts to St.. Anthony of
portions of Rankin Road and Croft Drive from the original 9 acres.purchased by Joseph:
and Stella Makowski. (See Attachment No. 4.)
Thank you for your consideration and assistance in completing this transfer of property.
Sincerely,
• . Donald Makowske, President Chester Makowske, Secretary/Treasurer
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DATE: 11/15/00 MEETING DATE: 11/21/00
TO: Planning Commissioners .
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: Concept Review: City Monument Sign
The City Council is interested in a monument sign in front of the City Hall/Community Center
Building. At this time, Council and staff are looking for input from the Planning Commission during
this concept review. If necessary, a public hearing will be held at a future meeting, either January
or February. Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works; has been working with the LeRoy Sign Company
and has received a quotation for the sign in the amount of$37,015.
The proposed electronic monument sign poses two issues for the Planning Commission to consider
and which are currently restricted by city code: (1) the sign will be a public right of way; and (2) the
sign has the capability of animation and flashing. Basically, staff and the Planning Commission need
to take a closer look at the sign ordinance and decide if there is a way around the restrictions in the
code. Please find pictures of the proposed sign attached.
Staff Recommendation: Since this is a Concept Review, staff does not have a specific
recommendation at this time.
MEMORANDUM
.DATE: November 6, 2000
TO: Mike Mornson, City Manager
FROM: Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works
ITEM: Monument Sign at City Hall
The following is a quote on the installation of a McKay Electronic Display monument
sign in front of City Hall/Community Center:
LeRoy Sign Company will fabricate a double-sided sign cabinet approximately 5' high
x 10' wide. The sign will have a routed aluminuIm top header section and internally .
co "St. Anthony City Hall". The bottom section of the sign will contain a
illuminated copy y ty
double-sided L.E.D. message center. The electronic sign will be 2'high x 8'8" wide
with 2 lines of red 8" high L.E.D. characters. The sign will be installed in a cabinet on
steel poles with the bottom section covered in aluminum. The electrical service and
designated data cable conduit run to the sign will be performed by the City.
The considerations regarding this sign are:
The current City Sign Ordinance Section 1400.07 "Prohibited Signs", restricts signs
from being constructed on the public right-of-way (Subd 4), animated signs (Subd.15), .
and flashing signs.(Subd.16). The electronic sign proposed has the capability of the
animation and flashing. The.sign will be installed on the City right-of-way.
Cost of sign and installation $33,650.00
10% contingency (Data Cable Conduit Run) 3.365.00
TOTAL: $37,015.00
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MEMORANDUM r
DATE: 11/14/00 MEETING DATE: 11/21/00
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: Neighborhood Meeting Report: Proposed Walgreen's Store for the comer of
Silver Lake Road and 37'h Avenue North.
Please see the attached letters from Mike Kalscheur of TOLD Development Company. The letter
dated November 2 is regarding the neighborhood meeting, which was held on Wednesday,
November 15. The letter dated November 14, 2000, is a request to visit the Planning Commission
on November 21, 2000, to give an update on the project and give the feedback from the
neighborhood meeting. TOLD Development is expected to bring in complete development plans for
the new Walgreen's to a public hearing to be held at the December 19, 2000, Planning Commission
meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Since this is informational, staff has no recommendation at this time.
TOLD
® DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
November 14,2000 .
Ms. Sue Henry
Assistant City Manager
Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony,MN 55418-1699
Re: Proposed'W'algreens Development
Northwest Corner of 37th Avenue& Silver Lake Road
Dear Ms. Henry:
Please place o-ar project on the November Planning Commission agenda. While we have
already had a concept review, and are not yet in a position to make our final submittal, I
would like to update the Commission on any comments that may stem from our
November 151"neighborhood.mecting. My intent will.be to make the Commissioners
aware of any neighborhood concerns, and address thern as completely as possible prior to
oar final application in December.
Please call me at 952-278-0118 if you would like to discuss my presentation to the
Commission prior to the meeting. I will certainly keep my comments brief to keep from
taking up a lot of the Commissioner's time before our formal meeting.
?hank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
S
Mike Kalscheur
Assistant Director-Real Estate
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6385 Old Shady Oak Road,Suite 120• Eden Prairie,MN 55344•(952)278-9000 Fax(952)278-7574
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DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
November 2, 2000
Dear Neighbor:
I am writing to introduce TOLD Development Company and our proposed
redevelopment at the northwest corner of Silver Lake Road and 37th Avenue. We are
a real estate developer based in Eden Prairie, and have entered into agreements to
purchase the closed Amoco station and approximately 2')0 feet of the vacant land
west of Amoco. We are proposing to construct a Walgreens Pharmacy, which we
believe would be a nice addition to the community.
While Walgreens is a national retailer, the focus of each store is serving the
surrounding community. This store would feature a full-service pharmacy(with a
drive-through prescription drop-off and pick-up), a one-hour photo, as well as staples
such as milk, bread and other household items found in Walgreens stores across the
nation.
® We are inviting you g g ou to a neighborhood meeting to be held Wednesday evening,
November 15`h, at 7 p.m., at St. Anthony City Hall/Community Center. The meeting
room will be posted inside the building. At that meeting, we will be showing our
plans for the proposed project and answering any questions you may have. We
encourage you to attend if you can, and if you can't, please feel free to contact me
with any questions or comments at 952-278-0.118.
Very truly yours,
Michael P.-Kalscheur
Assistant Director- Real Estate
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cc: Mike Morrison, City of St. Anthony
MINNEAPOLIS•MILWAUKEE
6385 Old Shady Oak Road,Suite 120• Eden Prairie,MN 55344 •(952)278-9000 Fax(952)278-7574
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/14/00 MEETING DATE: 11/21/00
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: Review Engineering Comments Regarding Accurate Wire Solutions
As you know, Accurate Wire Solutions is interested in a street vacation for Anthony Lane. Enclosed
for your review is communication from WSB Engineering dated November 10, 2000. Accurate Wire
is expected to return to the December or January Planning Commission meeting for a public hearing.
Staff Recommendation: Please note the recommended actions for the request from WSB
Engineering.
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8441 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 350 B.A.Mittelsteadt,P.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55426' Bret A.Weiss,P.E.
WSB Peter R.Willenbring,P.E.
• Donald W.Sterna,P.E.
tel: 763-541-4800 Ronald B.Bray,P.E.
&Associates, Inc. fax: 763-541-1700
November 10,2000
Mr. Mike Momson
City of St Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony,MN 55418-1699
Re: Accurate Wire Solutions Incorporated Proposed Building Expansion
WSB Project No. 1065-01
Dear Mike:
We have reviewed the current request by Accurate Wire Solutions for the City of St. Anthony to vacate a
portion of Anthony Lane right-of-way(ROW)to accommodate the proposed building expansion in St.
Anthony Industrial Park,Block 2,Lot 3. Based on conversations with Mr.Roger Stoick of Accurate Wire
Solutions,they are proposing the following improvements:
• Expanding the existing building approximately 100 feet to the north and 70 feet to the west. This
results in a 7,000-square foot building addition.
• To accommodate this additional building space,additional parking is required.
• They are requesting the City of St. Anthony vacate portions of Anthony Lane ROW to accommodate
expansion of parking.
Based on this request and a site review,I offer the following comments:
•
• City of St.Anthony has an existing watermain which runs within the ROW requested to be vacated.
• The section of Anthony Lane requested to be vacated is currently a dead-end,and will likely remain
as such indefinitely.
• Upon vacating the ROW,the north half of Anthony Lane will be turned back to the property owner to
the north and the south half to Accurate Wire.
Should the City desire to accommodate this request,the following actions are recommended:
• The right-of-way could be vacated and a utility easement could be taken over that portion of the right-
of-way within which the City's watermain is located.
• A driveway easement could be dedicated to ensure that the property located in St. Anthony Industrial
Park 2nd Addition,Block 1,Lot 2 is provided access to Anthony Lane.
• The proposed building should meet City standards for building setbacks from the rear property line as
the City watermain ruins parallel to the eastern lot line.
Should the City desire to vacate the Anthony ROW,we anticipate that the cost to prepare the necessary,
documents will be between$800 to$1,000. If you have any questions regarding this matter,please call me at
(763)277-5782.
Sincerely,
WSB&Associates,Inc.
Todd E. Hubmer,P.E.
'. . Project Engineer
c: Roger Stoick, Accurate Wire Solutions
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MEMORANDUM +
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DATE: 11/14/00 MEETING DATE: 11/21/00
TO: Planning.Commissioners
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: Review Terms to the Planning Commission
At the end of the year, the following Commissioners' terms will expire: Doug Bergstrom, Chris
Melsha, and Lorin Hatch.
Staff Recommendation: If the above mentioned Commissioners wish to continue to serve on the
Planning Commission, please submit a letter of interest to City Manager Michael Momson, by the
end of the year(if you haven't already done so).
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2000 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS & TERMS
Name Term End Date
Todd J. Hanson, O.D. 12/31/01
3721 Foss Road, Apt. #9
St. Anthony, MN 55421
Home: 612-781-6701; Work: 612-781-4730; Fax: 612-781-1637
Kim Tillmann 12/31/02
2904 Crestview
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 612-788-0340; Work: 612-340-8225
e-mail: tillmann.kim @luthbro.com
Bill Thomas 12/31/02
3305 East Gate Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 612-706-9467; Work: 612-378-7985; Fax: 612-378-7986
e-mail: billandbethanyCa-earthlink.net
Douglas Bergstrom, Chair 12/31/00
3620 Edward Street
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 612-789-1498;Work: 651-635-9100; Fax: 651-635-0643
Web Site: www.northern-env.com; e-mail: dbergstrom(cD-northern-env.com
Chris Melsha 12/31/00
3537 Coolidge St. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 612-789-3593;W o rk: 612-672-8343
e-mail: ctmelshaO-isd.net or cmelsha maslon.com
Randy Stille 12/31/01
3117 Rankin Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home 612-788-3235;Work: 612-667-8091; Fax: 612-667-1344
e-mail: randy.l.stille(M-wellsfargo.com (H) rdstilleO-aol.com
Lorin Hatch 12/31100
2832 Coolidge St. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 612-781-8514; Work: 612-625-9252
STAFF LIAISON
Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
Direct Dial/Voice Mail: 612-706-1324
Fax: 612-781-9323
E-mail: shenry@ci.saint-anthony.mn.us
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• 2 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4 October 10, 2000
5 I. CALL TO ORDER.
6 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
7 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9
10 III. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks, Thuesen, Horst and
12 Hodson
13 Councilmembers absent: None.
14 Also present: City Manager Michael Mornson.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 10,2000 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
16 AGENDA.
17 Motion by Hodson to approve the October 10, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda as
18 presented.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
21 None.
22 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
23 Mayor Cavanaugh asked for input from the audience on any issue that is not on the regular
24 Council agenda. Hearing no response, Cavanaugh moved forward with the agenda.
25 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
26 Motion by Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda,with the noted changes. Said Consent
27 Agenda consisted of:.
28 1. City Council Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2000.
29 Page 13,Line 25, change "that crosswalk" to "crosswalks in New Brighton and it gave Thuesen . .
30 the idea to address potential crosswalk issues in St. Anthony,"
31 Page 13,Line 30, change "Apache Plaza" to "St. Anthony Shopping Center"
32 2. Licenses and Permits: and
• 33 3. Claims.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
® October 10, 2000
Page 2
1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
3 None.
4 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
5 A. Appoint Election Judges for the November 7, 2000 General Election.
6 Motion by Sparks to approve the Election Judges for the November 7, 2000 General Election,
7 and as noted on pages 21 and 22 of the Council agenda packets for the October 10, 2000
8 meeting.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 B. Ordinance 2000-011 re: Amendment to Moratorium Ordinance Relating to City's
11 Northwest Quadrant 0 st reading).
12 City Manager Michael Morrison stated that, upon review of the moratorium passed at the
13 September 26, 2000 City Council meeting, it was determined that the moratorium had a negative
14 effect on the single family residents on Silver Lake that was not intended. Judy Monson, the
15 City's License Clerk, had informed Monoson that several homeowners were considering permits
6 for roof, remodeling, decks, etc.
17 Monoson continued by stating that, as adopted, the moratorium would not allow the City to issue
18 permits for those circumstances. Because of this, Monoson took the initiative to direct the
19 Building Inspector to issue permits because it was determined that the moratorium was not
20 intended to stop homeowners from improving their properties. In that respect, an Ordinance has
21 been drafted to make the moratorium guidelines more clear, and such Ordinance is enclosed in
22 the Council's agenda packets.
23 Motion by Sparks to waive the first and second readings of Ordinance 2000-011, as well as
24 approve Ordinance 2000-011, an Ordinance Relating to a Moratorium Amending Section .
25 1330.04, Subd. 1 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 C. Ordinance 2000-012 re: Amendment to Moratorium Ordinance Relating to Antennas and
28 Towers (1st Reading).
29 City Manager Michael Morrison reviewed for the Council that during the July and August
30 Planning Commission meetings, the Commission had discussed passage of a moratorium on any
31 new construction of antennas and towers.
32 Additionally, on September 19, 2000,the Commission established a subcommittee (consisting of
33 Commissioners Melsha, Hatch, and Stille)to study the existing ordinance and a proposed draft
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• October 10, 2000 .
Page 3
1 antenna ordinance.submitted by Staff. The Commission also voted unanimously to recommend
2 that the Council pass an interim ordinance (moratorium), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
3 462.3555 Subd.4. prohibiting the issuance and c.onsideration,of new permits for antennas and/or
4 towers for a period of one (1)year. Said interim ordinance will afford the Commission an
5 opportunity to adequately study and review the existing ordinance and replace or amend as
6 deemed necessary.
7 Motion by Thuesen to waive the first and second readings of Ordinance 2000-012, and to
8 approve Ordinance 2000-012, an Ordinance Relating to a Moratorium on Construction or
9 Erection of Antennas and Communication Towers, and.on the Issuance of any Permits for Same;
10 Amending Section 1330 of the St. Anthony City Code by Adding New Sections 1330.05 and
11 1330.06.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 Cavanaugh noted that there seems to be many areas within St. Anthony where cellular phones
14 have difficulty receiving a signal. Discussion ensued amongst the Councilmembers about the
15 reasons for this problem. Hodson noted that the span of coverage depends on the type of
16 antennas installed. Hodson explained further that part of the problem is the terrain of the St.
7 Anthony area,thus creating gray areas of satellite.coverage.
18 Sparks inquired if this issue would be an appropriate discussion for the Planning Commission
19 Task Force. Hodson noted that idea is.an excellent one. Cavanaugh asked City Manager
20 Michael Mornson to bring this issue up with the Planning Commission.
21 D. Resolution 00-081 re: Ramsey County SCORE Grant Application.
22 Motion by Horst to approve Resolution 00-081, a Resolution Approving Submittal of the 2001
23 Ramsey County Score Funding Grant Application and Entering into a Contract for this Program,
24 whereas it is resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby approves the
25 submittal of the 2001 Ramsey County SCORE_Funding Grant Application and enter into a
26 contract for this program.
. 27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Sparks noted that she would like,to.see more information going to the residents regarding
29 recycling opportunities.
30 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
31 A. Presentation on Cable Franchises.
32 Mayor Cavanaugh invited Ms. Cor Wilson, Executive Director of the North Suburban Cable
33 Commission, to address the Council.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• October 10, 2000
Page 4
1 Ms. Wilson stated that several companies that would like for cable franchises to encourage cable
2 competition'have approached the cities in the metro area. She continued by stating that cities
3 have long been granting permission to cable companies to have a franchise. The rules were
4 established by the FCC and they have been modified over the past 30 years. There is a section of
5 the State Code that also governs some of the cable regulation.
6 Most of the metropolitan area was franchised in the early 1980's and at that time. Generally
7 speaking, competition was such then that once a cable company was selected, the other potential
8 companies moved.on. This is because it was not economic feasible for more than one company
9 to compete for business.
10 The change now is that more companies are approaching the North Suburban Cable Commission
11 to have a franchise. This is due, in part, to the Internet connections, better phone lines, among
12 other things. Ms. Wilson stated that typically cable companies have always felt more a part of
13 the entertainment business as opposed to the.communication business. But that vision is
14 changing.
15 Ms. Wilson continued by explaining that federal and state policy typically has been to foster
16 competition so that prices will.stabilize. Ms. Wilson believes that competition may encourage
�7 better customer service and better connections. The downside is that there will be more right of
8 way clutter and construction. Additional green boxes would be installed
19 Ms. Wilson stated it would probably be two to five years before the competition actually
20 materializes. Ms. Wilson reviewed for the Council the qualifications and requirements for
21 potential cable companies submitting an application for a franchise.
22 Ms. Wilson reviewed for the Council the backgrounds of the two companies that have
23 approached the North Suburban Cable Commission and then recommended that the City approve
24 the franchises for both companies. In this respect, competition would be encouraged and the
25 residents and economy will determine if one or both companies survive in the competition.
26 Various questions from the Councilmembers to Ms. Wilson were fielded.-Ms. Wilson noted that
27 many complaints are coming from residents to the North Suburban Cable Commission.that there
28 are not enough choices for cable companies.
29 XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
30 City Manager Michael Morrison reported on the following:
31 1. Morrison stated that, several months ago, the City asked Dick Krier, Midwest Planning &
32 Design, to discuss The Hitching Post. Morrison explained that the City needs to finish 26,000 of
33 open space that the City purchased last year. Mr. Krier prepared a cost estimate, which totaled
�4 about $85,000. This did not include NSP's estimates of$45,000.
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October 10, 2000
• Page 5
1 Additionally, the City wanted to get an opinion,from the City Attorney regarding the City's
2 obligation.. The City Attorney's letter of July 19 stated that the easement agreement contains no
3 obligations on the part of either the City or the HRA to construct any improvements.
4 Discussion ensued amongst the Councilmembers regarding the green space and easement at the
5 St. Anthony Shopping Center.
6 Cavanaugh asked that Morrison talk with The Hitching Post owners and Custom Liquidators to
7 find out where their plans are regarding the green space for the St. Anthony Shopping Center,
8 and in addition to place this issue on the HRA agenda.
9 2. Morrison reported that a suggestion had been made by Horst for the Council to consider
10 asking the City to sponsor an additional recognition gathering for members of the Parks
11 Commission, Planning Commission, Police Volunteers and Fire Department Reserves. This
12 would be similar to what was done in the past, with the exception of the Fire Reserves who are
13 paid, part-time employees and have not been included in the Volunteer Dinners of the present or
14 past.
5 Morrison directed the Council's attention to his memo of October 4, 2000 wherein this issue was
6 discussed and four options and alternatives were presented.
17 Horst clarified that the reason that this issue was brought up was because he remembered being
18 involved on the Planning Commission and felt that this would be an excellent opportunity to
19 express the City's appreciation for the long hours and volunteer work that the Commission puts
20 forth. The same reasons would apply for the Parks Commission being recognized for their
21 tremendous achievements.
22 Horst further explained that he felt that the Planning and Parks Commission deserved a different
23 type of appreciation for the long hours and tremendous volunteer work that is set forth.
24 The Councilmembers reviewed the options and alternatives presented in Mornson's
25 memorandum.
26 Thuesen wondered about expanding the role of the Planning and Parks Commissioners in the
27 annual volunteer recognition dinner.
28 Cavanaugh believed that compensation should be considered for both the Parks and Planning
29 Commissioners.
30 Sparks felt concern about adding another lunch or dinner for Parks and Planning Commissioners
1 because their time is already stretched with attendance at meetings. She supported the concept
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October 10, 2000
® Page 6
1 of compensation for the Commissioners' service.
2 In addition, Cavanaugh suggested that the Council consider ways to extend the.recognition for
3 the Parks and Planning Commissioners at the Volunteer Dinner:
4 3. Mornson reported that there was a meeting last week and the school approved the tax
5 abatement for Central Park. This gives the City some cushion for the Park funding. This week,
6 more groundwork will be laid for the tax abatement. A possible joint hearing will be held. Once
7 this is approved by both the City and the school, the bid process will begin. Meetings with BRW
8 will be held soon to lay out a schedule, and the Park is moving along with good progress.
9 4. Mornson noted that October 18 is the deadline for applicants to apply to serve on the
10 Steering Committee.
11 Sparks suggested that the "Steering Committee" members name the Committee another name for
12 clarification purposes.
13 5. Mornson noted that there have been 42 applicants for the Assistant City Manager
14 position, and those applicants have been narrowed down to four.
405 6: Mornson noted that there is some benefit to a decertification of the Apache Plaza Project.
16 This issue is in City Attorney's hands.
17 7. Additionally, City Attorney Bill Soth has resigned from his position at Dorsey &
18 Whitney and also as the City's attorney. Jerry Gilligan, an attorney with Dorsey & Whitney, will
19 assume the position of City Attorney until further notice.
20 8. Mornson stated that the minutes and agendas have been posted on the City's Web page.
21 There has been a lot of positive feedback. He requested that the Councilmembers review the
22 Web page and give suggestions to Connie Kroeplin(City Clerk) or him.
23 9. Mornson directed the Council's attention to a letter from the MMBA in the agenda
24' _ packets regarding a resolution opposing the concept of allowing wine to be sold in grocery
25 stores:
26 10. Recently,there was a meeting with the Metropolitan Council. There has been a problem
27 with the lift station and the Metropolitan Council did not approve the City's renovation of the lift
28 station. It was agreed that the City would update the education process for the residents.
29 Mornson said it is vital to.receive approval for the lift station, and approval is hoped to be
30 achieved by the end of October.
1 11. Mornson reported that it is anticipated that the Planning Commission will begin putting
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1 the meetings on Cable.
2. Hodson inquired if there has been any progress on having a teen night'. Mornson stated that this
3 issue is being researched and Morrison gave a short report on the status of the research. He is
4 anticipating that a full report will be forthcoming to the Council within a month or so.
5 Horst did not have a report.
6 Thuesen wanted to clear up that at last Council meeting (September 26, 2000), there was a vote
7 by the Council regarding Central Park. He wished to clarify that his concern was not if the Park
8 should be renovated--because he has always been in favor of that--but there was some confusion
9 regarding his discussion regarding the financing of the renovation of the Park. He reiterated that
10 he is very much in support of the renovation of Central Park, but he had some reservations with
11 the financing route that the Council had considered.
12 Sparks did not have a report.
13 Cavanaugh reported that the Community Concert was a success. The House Jazz Band from
14 Disneyland in California was on a two-week road trip and this was the band that performed. He
�5 noted that a resident commented that they were unaware of the great auditorium that the school
6 has for concerts and other events.
17 Cavanaugh further reported that these concerts require a lot of volunteers, but the organizers of
18 the event were elated at the turnout.
19 Hodson agreed that the concert was an excellent experience and hoped that those who did not
20 have an opportunity to attend, would be able to attend the next community concert. All in all, he
21 stated that it was a fun and social event.
22 Cavanaugh further reported that'he made presentations at Wilshire and talked with four first
23 grade classes. He thought it was very.interesting to hear all of the variety of questions that the
24 first graders had and he encouraged.Council participation in this type of speaking event if the
25 opportunity arises.
26 Cavanaugh suggested that the other Councilmembers discuss worksession topics at the City
27 Council meetings when the agendas are light. In other words, he offered his opinion that the
28 Council meetings should be a minimum of two hours, and that could mean filling the time with
29 worksession topics if the agenda is easily managed before the two hours are done.
30 Cavanaugh mentioned the City's investment policies. He noted to City Manager Morrison that
31 the City's investors made a presentation a couple of years ago to the Council. He would like to
�2 have a similar presentation again so that the City can review how the funds are invested and to
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1 review the portfolio.
2 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 None.
4 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
5 Motion by Hodson to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Respectfully submitted,
8 Sue Selseth
9 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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�3 City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
•2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 October 24, 2000
4 I. CALL TO ORDER:
5 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He noted the large audience in atten-
6 dance, and welcomed the 3rd graders, as well as some teachers and parents, from Wilshire.
7 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9
1 o III. ROLL CALL.
1 I Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks, Thuesen, Horst and
12 Hodson
13 Councilmembers absent: None.
14 Also present: City Manager Michael Momson.
15 IV. APPROVAL OCTOBER 24, 2000 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
16 Motion by Hodson to approve the October 24, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda as
17 presented.
�g Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
20 None.
21
22 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
23 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that the Council would take questions from the 3rd graders from Wil-
24 shire. Several third graders commented on their appreciation of the skateboard park, Water
25 Tower Park, the park for daycare children and for the new bridge. One student inquired if there
26 was going to be a limit on the number of kids,allowed into the skateboard park. Another student
27 inquired why the skateboard park was built. Mayor Cavanaugh responded that it was at the re-
28 quest of the youth in the community and that, so-far, a limit had not been placed on the number
29 of kids allowed into the skateboard park. Amy Sparks further.added that a particular high school
30 student had brought the idea of the skateboard park to-the Parks Commission, and the Parks
31 Commission in turn requested action from the City.Council.
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33 Mayor Cavanaugh inquired if there were any other students or residents that would like to speak.
34 Hearing none,he moved forward with the agenda.
35 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
36 Motion by Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda. Said Consent Agenda consisted of:
4037 1. Cily Council Meeting Minutes of October 10 2000 - approv ed as presented.
38 2. Licenses and Permits;
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1 3. Claims;
2 4. Resolution No. 00-086: and
3 5. Resolution No. 00-087.
4 Cavanaugh requested that page 16 of the Council's agenda packets, which is a letter regarding
5 Northwest Youth and Family Services, be pulled from the Consent Agenda and tabled until the
6 next meeting.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
9 None.
10 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
11 A. Resolution No. 00-082, re:Northwest Quadrant Task Force.
12 Mayor Cavanaugh reviewed for the audience that this project details the growing need for rede-
13 velopment of the northwest quadrant of the City, described as the 250 acres bounded by 37th
14 Avenue NE on the south., the City corporate limits on the north; Silver Lake Road on the east;
105 and the City corporate limits on the-west. This property also includes the Apache Plaza Mall and
16 the Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp site.
17 City Manager Michael Mornson stated that there will be a preplanning meeting on Thursday,
18 October 26, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. and the Council is invited to attend.
19 Thuesen noted that he understood that the meetings regarding this project are open, however, he
20 noted that the current Council has opened up meetings for public involvement. He wondered if
21 these project meetings would be televised on'eable, or if minutes would be taken in order to open
22 up the communication process in order to keep all of the residents informed.
23 Hodson agreed with Thuesen that some type of recording,tape or otherwise, should be made
24 available to the residents.
25 Cavanaugh noted that he had a meeting with the Cable Commission soon and he would bring the
26 issue up at that time to see what could be done.
27 Motion by Sparks to approve Resolution 00-082, a Resolution Establishing the Northwest Quad-
28 rant Task Force, wherein the City Council of the City of St.Anthony,hereby appoints the fol-
29 lowing individuals to said task force:
1830 Jane Eckert(representing ISD #282); Rosemary Franzese, Jim Zellmer(representing
31 Church of St. Charles Borromeo), Bob.Foster(representing the St. Anthony Chamber of
32 Commerce); Mary Rockwood; Allen A. Otte; Dan Ganley(representing the Parks Com-
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1 mission); Linda M. McCann; Jerry Faust; Mark W. Grimes; Brian Steeves; James .
2 Higgins; Susan Johnson; Bill Thomas (representing the Planning Commission); Chris
3 Melsha(representing the Planning Commission); Kim Tillmann(representing the
4 Planning Commission); Doug Bergstrom(representing the Planning Commission);
5 George Wagner(representing.the St. Anthony Kiwanis); Patty Sausser(representing the
6 Silver Lake Homeowner's Association); Doug Jones (representing the Silver Lake
7 Homeowner's Association); Cindy Lehner-Smith; David Gordhamer; Stephen Bordurtha;
8 Jim McNulty; and a representative to be appointed by Faith United Methodist Church.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 B. Resolution 00-083 re: Final Plat for Apache Terrace 2nd Addition.
11 Ray Ogren, representing Apache Animal Medicine, was introduced and invited to address the
12 Council. Mr. Ogren announced that a public'hearing had been held by the Planning Commission
13 to consider a joint request for a subdivision/preliminary plat approval for 2801 and 2501-37th
14 Avenue NE; and thafthe Planning Commission had recommended Council approval of said re-
15 quest and approval of the final plat. This approval was contingent upon the applicant satisfying
16 the nine conditions set forth in City Attorney William Soth's letter of September 19,2000 to Ken
17 Solie and Raymond Ogren.
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18 However, Mr. Ogren explained that a recent development has occurred in that City Attorney Soth
19 called him that afternoon and suggested that the railroad parcel not be included in the final plat.
20 In that respect,the surveyor redrafted the plan to reflect that change. The last Mr. Ogren spoke
21 with Mr. Soth was that Mr. Soth would recommend approval of the plan less the railroad prop-
22 erty.
23 Mr. Ogren said that he and others are meeting with the railroad people to discuss how these
24 issues will be resolved. This parcel is critical to the project,both Mr. Ogren and Cavanaugh
25 agreed; however, Mr. Ogren noted that the project could be done without the parcel if it was
26 deemed absolutely necessary.
27 Cavanaugh suggested, and the Councilmembers agreed,to table this issue until the process has
28 been completed and all plans are included.
29 Sparks noted that the title insurance policy stated that the railroad property must be closed upon
30 prior to Council's approval of the Resolution.
31 It was decided to table the issue until the next meeting.
• 32 C. Resolution 00-084 re: Call Joint Public Hearing With School Board Relating to Tax
33 Abatement Proposal.
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1 City Manager Michael Momson recalled that there was a joint-meeting with the Parks
2. Commission and School Board in September; and the following week, the School Board
3 passed a resolution as a result of that meeting. .
4 Mornson directed the Council's attention Page 33 is a proposed schedule of the tax abate-
5 ment plan. In essence, the schedule stated that on October 24,the Council would be re-
6 quested to pass a Resolution authorizing a public hearing on the abatement. On
7 November 7, there would be a Resolution provided to the School Board to call for a pub-
8 lic hearing on the abatement. November 28 there would be a joint public hearing with the
9 School Board at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. On this date,the Council will decertify
10 the TIF district and adopt abatement at the regular Council meeting.
1 l Furthermore, Mornson stated that on December 5, the School Board is expected to adopt
12 the abatement plan, and on December1 T;*the Council is expected to authorize the bond
13 sale.
14 Horst inquired if, in the past, Counties do not participate in the abatement process.
15 Momson noted that Hennepin,County does participate in abatement in some circum-
�6 stances. The law is set up if all three jurisdictions participate, meaning the school,
17 county, and city; more funds will be received. If one refuses to'participate, a bond issue
18 can be implemented.
19 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-084, a resolution Relating Calling for a
20 Joint Public Hearing on Tax Abatement Relating to the Walbon and Evergreen
21 Properties, wherein on behalf of the City,the City Council of the City of St. Anthony
22 hereby calls for a public hearing, to be field in conjunction with the-School Board of ISD
23 #282,to consider a tax abatement of the.Walbon and Evergreen properties in the City of
24 St. Anthony, for the purpose of a bond issuance in the estimated amount of$625,000.
25 Contingent upon agreement by the School Board of ISD#282, said public hearing will be
26 scheduled for Tuesday,November 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony City Hall
27 Council Chambers.
28 Motion carried unanimously-
29 D. Ordinance 2000-013 re: Fee Increases for Heating and Multiple Dwelling Licenses(1st
30 Reading).
31 Motion by Thuesen to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2000-013, an Ordinance
32 Relating to Fees, Amending Section 615.06 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
�3 Motion carried unanimously.,
34 E. Ordinance 2000-014 re: Uncollectible Alarm Permit Fees (1st Reading).
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1 Motion by Sparks to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2000-014, an Ordinance
2 Relating to Alarm User Fees,Amending.Section 540.06, Subd. 2 of the 1993 St. Anthony
3 Code of Ordinances.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
6 A. Planning Commission Reporting on October 17, 2000 Meeting.
7 Planning Commissioner Dr. Todd Hanson approached the Council and provided a report.
8 He reported that a concept review was held at the last Planning Commission meeting re-
9 garding Accurate Wire Solutions. Accurate Wire Solutions had the understanding that
10 the land adjacent to their building (which is at 2917 Anthony) is a piece of property
11 owned by St. Anthony and was originally designed to be a road connecting Anthony Lane
12 North to Ramsey County. However,the property where the proposed road would connect
13 to is now developed, and it was the understanding of Accurate Wire Solutions that the
14 road would not be built.
15 Furthermore, Accurate Wire Solutions was interested in purchasing the property from.the
6 City and.also to construct an addition to the building equivalent to the size of the property
7 that would be acquired from the City: In essence,the company wanted to build a wing
18 onto the building which would be approximately 160 feet long by 40-50 feet wide.
19 Dr. Hanson noted that the Planning Commission overall was in favor of any business ex-
20 panding in the City, particularly in the industrial park. It was not determined if any vari-
21 ance would be required due to some unusual circumstances. This is an issue that simply
22 warrants discussion and informational input at this time.
23 On another subject, Dr. Hanson noted that the Commission appreciated Mayor
24 Cavanaugh's comments at the Planning Commission meeting and his explanation
25 regarding the Council's ultimate decision towards the Hillcrest Property. He noted that
26 the Commission had supported the approval of the Hillcrest property, but were interested
27 and appreciative to hear Mayor Cavanaugh's discussion.
28 Lastly, Dr. Hanson reported that each member of the Planning Commission would like to
29 be involved in the task force regarding the northwest quadrant project.
30 Cavanaugh noted his support of the Planning Commission's meetings being televised on
31 cable television.
•32 B. Engineering Report by Todd Hubmer, WSB &Associates.
33 1. Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
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1 Mr. Hubmer explained that the City of St. Anthony has traditionally been a part of the
2 Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (WMO). The City belongs to
3 Rice Creek Watershed District, which is all water that discharges into Silver Lake. Any
4 water that discharges south and towards the City of Minneapolis belongs to the Missis-
5 sippi Watershed Organization. This organization has not been very active because, in
6 part, of some changes in the legislature. As part of the reorganization process, it has been
7 decided to re-evaluate St. Anthony's involvements with the Middle Mississippi.
8 Mr. Hubmer presented a couple of different options, such as taking part of the Rice Creek
9 Watershed District and incorporating this into the Middle Mississippi. Mr. Hubmer;
10 however, did not feel that this was a viable option.
11 Mr. Hubmer explained the WMO has a board of managers, and those managers are com-
12 prised of representatives from each community. Amy Sparks is currently the City's repre-
13 sentative.
14 Mr. Hubmer continued by'explaining and outlining various options for the Council.
15 However, he stated that at this point, he would recommend that the Council consider
016 remaining part of the WMO, which would mean participating in both the Rice Creek
17 Watershed District, and the Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
18 Horst inquired what promoted this discussion. Mr. Hubmer responded that because of
19 changes in the legislature,the WMO has had to undergo certain changes.
20 Sparks added that originally the WMO thought that they could levy on what is called a
21 "subwatership basis" (only for the Minneapolis portion of the watershed). Recently, how-
22 ever, it was discovered that the City of Minneapolis couldn't isolate the levy. In other
23 words, St. Anthony must be included in their levy. Originally it was thought that the
24 City of St. Anthony could stay out of the levy, but because of certain circumstances and
25 changes in the,legislature, the City cannot be excluded and the City must make a decision
26 about whether to participate with the WMO. The levy will cost taxpayers approximately
27 $13-$22 per year.
28 Cavanaugh expressed his support for the City participating in the WMO.
29 Bill Anderson,Deputy Director of the'Environment Services for the City of Minneapolis
30 approached the Council and spoke about the background of the WMO. He noted that the
31 members that contribute would benefit from the organization.
32 Mr. Anderson continued by stating that approximately 95%.of the watershed is in Min-
33 neapolis,but there are projects in St. Anthony that he felt the City would be interested in
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1 which can.be funded through the revenue stream of the WMO. Mr..Anderson stated that
2 one of the advantages of a WMO is the local control.
3 In reference to a concern about a six-year or longer commitment,Mr. Anderson re-
4 sponded that a possible five-year review would be beneficial to both parties.
5 Additionally, he stated that if the WMO failed to meet the City's expectations, that the
6 City would be able to withdraw from the Joint Powers Agreement upon a moment's
7 notice. He believed that this could be a win-win situation for every member community.
8 Thuesen inquired if the WMO would assist with the south end of the community. A rep-
9 resentative from the WMO noted that coverage could be expanded.
10 The representative from the WMO noted that the earliest the levy would take effect
11 would be 2002. This was in response to a question by City Manager Momson. The
12 Council would wait to review the Joint Powers Agreement before making any final
13 decisions.
14. . . Cavanaugh thanked all of the representatives from.the Middle Mississippi Watershed
15. Management Organization for their input and review of the levy and upcoming situation.
16 2. Inflow/Infiltration (Resolution 00-085).
17 Mr. Hubmer noted that the Council has a Resolution to review which is necessary in
18 order to continue with the improvements to the Harding Lift Station. There needs to be
19 an increased pump capacity, which brings up issues with the City of Minneapolis because.
20 of the increased water flow to that area.
21 Mr. Hubmer noted that there were many issues which needed to be resolved between the
22 City of Minneapolis and the Metropolitan Council. In that respect, the Metropolitan
23 Council has asked the Council to approved the Resolution and to formalize an agreement
24 with the City of Minneapolis that the City of St. Anthony will meet the peak flow ratio
25 goal of 1.68. .
26 Thuesen inquired if the City is not able to get the amount out of the lift station that the
27 City needs, what would that do as far as the sanitary sewer backup? Mr. Hubmer stated
28 that the Metropolitan Council has acknowledged that there is a health and safety issue
29 surrounding sanitary backup, and the Metropolitan Council has allowed the City to
30 increase its capacity to 250 gallons per'minute.
31 Thuesen inquired if, in Mr. Hubmer's opinion, the City is getting this issue under control
•32 so that the City can reduce the I/I to an extent that is satisfactory to the Metropolitan
33 Council and to the residents?
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1 Mr. Hubmer responded in the affirmative.
2 Cavanaugh noted that at the meeting with the Metropolitan Council, City Manager
3 Michael Mornson and WSB Engineer Todd Hubmer made an informative and well-re-
4 ceived presentation.
5 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-085, a Resolution Relating to the Infiltra-
6 tion/Inflow Ratio in the City of St. Anthony, whereas the City of St. Anthony is commit-
7 ted to continue efforts to reduce the I/I flow in the sanitary sewer system and meet the de-
b fined peak ratio goal of 1.68 in accordance with the schedule and tasks as discussed in
9 detail on page 71 of the Council's agenda packets.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
12 City Manager Michael Mornson reported on the following:
11 1. The annual Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 14.
•14 2. The Planning Commission meetings are'on cable television.
15 3. There are vacancies on both the Park and Planning Commission. Interviews are
16 scheduled for Wednesday, December 20. `The Council's regular meeting will start after
17 the interviews. The time is dependent upon the amount of interviews.
18 4. The performance review process for the City Manager was discussed briefly at the last
19 Council meeting. Thuesen was going to research how other cities manage the process.
20 He inquired of the Council is'there is any direction to be given regarding this process.
21 Cavanaugh would favor trying out a one-on-one forum to discuss with the City Manager
22 current and past issues of the City:
23 Thuesen noted that he agreed with Cavanaugh's suggestion,but inquired if the Council
24 wished to see a weighted average of the performance. Cavanaugh noted that all of the
25 Councilmembers would receive feedback on the forms that are completed. Cavanaugh
26 requested that the Councilmembers set up a time to meet with City Manager Mornson.
27 5. Mornson noted he has been requested to attend a Sports Boosters Board Meeting.
8 6. A new Assistant City Manager has been hired and will begin on Monday,.November 6,
29 2000. Her name is Sue Henry.'
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1 7. Mornson directed the Council's attention to the items on the agendas for the rest of the
2 year 2000.
3 8. Mornson noted that there are four 2001 major projects (to date):
4 a. Steering Committee work;
5 b. Central Park;
6 c. Harding Holding Pond; and
7 d. 2001 Street Project.
8 Thuesen did not have a report.
9 Horst did not have a report.
10 Hodson did not have a report.
11 Sparks did not have a report.
12 Cavanaugh reported that he attended a cable commission conference.. The City has two new
®13 franchises coming and he believed that the Council and community needed to talk about what is
14 set for the future.
15 Cavanaugh noted that there is a tour of the arsenal on Thursday regarding groundwater pollution.
16 Furthermore, Cavanaugh reported that there is an upcoming policy adoption conference for the
17 League of Minnesota Cities, and it was his suggestion that all of the Councilmembers attend this
18 conference if possible.
19 Lastly, Cavanaugh reported that he had received a letter from Salvation Army, and they have re-
20 quested copies of the Council's meeting notices. Cavanaugh suggested to City Manager Michael
21 Morrison that all information available be sent to the Salvation Army.
22, MI. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
23 None.
24 XIII. ' ADJOURNMENT.
25 Motion by Sparks to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 Respectfully submitted,
1028 Sue Selseth
29 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. _
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